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HZR 'RingMaster' Qualifier!

Date
4-Nov-2017 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-17-2753
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Capacity
32
Spots Open
6
Event Region
Maryland
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Standard Registration Opens
1-Sep-2017 23:59 EDT
Registration Deadline
20-Oct-2017 23:59 EDT
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

We are excited to host an early opportunity for young teams to experience the game, Ring Master, for the 2017-18 season!

FINAL Schedule-

> doors open at 8am

> teams check in by 8:45

> 8:15 - STEM presentations judging-

> 9:30 - driver meeting

> 9:45am - qualifier matches begin

> 12 to 12:30- lunch break

> 12:35 - 1:45pm matches resume

> 1:50pm - finals -  10 matches

> 2:20 pm - awards

> 2:30 - cleanup

 

IF registration is closed and you want to register a team, please contact Chris Putnam at [email protected] as soon as possible.

REGISTERED TEAMS - we will be sending out event info to your coach's email that is registered with RECF on Monday, October 30th.

 

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found on the documents page.

2. Read the document 120 Things to do before your first VEX Tournament  found on the Document Page.

3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook (if you have one, REQUIRED for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
Banners and other decorations for your team pit
Giveaways if you have them

4. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. 

5. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants should thoroughly read the game rules.  Additional rulings and interpretations of the game rules can be found on the VEX Forums. Link to follow.

6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. See the Documents tab.

8. Participation and Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in. The Participation and Consent Form can be found on the Documents page. 

Waiting List

If this event is full please contact the event partner regarding availability and  add your team to the waitlist.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 4-Nov-2017

Venue/Location:
Hereford Middle School
712 Corbett Road
Monkton, Maryland 21111
United States

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Agenda

Event start at 9am and will end by 4pm.

FINAL Schedule-

> doors open at 8am

> teams check in by 8:45

> 8:15 - STEM presentations judging-

> 9:30 - driver meeting

> 9:45am - qualifier matches begin

> 12 to 12:30- lunch break

> 12:35 - 1:45pm matches resume

> 1:50pm - finals -  10 matches

> 2:20 pm - awards

> 2:30 - cleanup

Detailed agenda will be available closer to event time.
7:30 am Team registration, pit and practice fields open
8:00 am Inspection
8:30 am Drivers meeting
9:00 am Welcome and opening
9:30 am Qualification matches
11:30-12:15 pm Lunch (please be flexible if we need to run through lunch)
12:15-2:30 pm Qualifications matches
3:00 pm Final teamwork matches
3:30 pm Presentation of awards, closing

Volunteer

Volunteer with us!    Contact Chris Putnam  at  [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

There is no snow date.  If we cancel, refunds will be distributed minus the 5% recf fee.

We will make every attempt to accommodate the majoirty of participants.  At this time, we have no make up date planned.  Please call Chris Putnam and/or check this robotevents page the day of the event with any concerns or questions about the status of the event.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds will be given minus the $5 REC Foundation fee.

Refunds will only  be given to teams that notify the organizer 24 hours in advance.

ie 9am the day before the event.

A 1-page description of the current challenge (VEX IQ Ringmaster) is available here.

VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster Game Description